Staley, James, Corporal, 200963, 2nd/5th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Born Midway, Derbyshire
Enlisted Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Resided Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
Killed in action 4th May 1917 aged 22
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial

1911 Census
Known as James Beard
A pipe carrier
(Probably the illegitimate) son of William Beard, a coal miner hewer, and Emma Beard, of 30, Charles Street, Church Gresley, Derbyshire

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